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    Home » Recipes » German Main Dish Recipes

    Bavarian Pork Pot Roast with Dark Beer Sauce

    Published: Aug 8, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield ·

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    This Bavarian roast is easy to prep and not only a perfect entree for every Oktoberfest dinner.

    Authentic German Pork Roast

    How is pork roast called in German?

    Pork roast is called "Schweinebraten".

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    Authentic German Pork Roast - Simple Recipe

    Bavarian Pork Roast Recipe

    Bavarian Pork Pot Roast with Dark Beer Sauce

    Angela Schofield
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Cuisine German
    Servings 8 - 10 portions

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 pounds pork roast
    • 1 tbsp. caraway
    • 1 tsp. marjoram
    • 1 tbsp. coarse salt
    • ½ tbsp. coarse pepper
    • 2 tbsp. lard
    • 2 large onions
    • 2 tsp. garlic paste
    • 1 large carrot
    • ½ celery root or 2 small parsnip
    • 1 large leek
    • 2 cups dark beer
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 2 tbsp. corn starch
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Wash pork roast and pat dry.
    • Mix caraway, garlic paste, salt, pepper and rub pork roast from all sides.
    • Clean and chop leek, carrots, celery root or turnips roughly.
    • In a large dutch oven melt lard over medium-low heat.
    • Cut onions into large slices, set into pot, and place roast on onions.
    • Add beer, broth and vegetables.
    • Bring to a boil and cover with lid.
    • Simmer on medium low heat for about 1 hour.
    • Turn roast and simmer for another hour.
    • Remove roast to a plate to rest and keep warm.
    • Strain the liquid into a small sauce pan.
    • Mix corn starch into ¼ cup water and add to sauce pan.
    • Cook and whisk gravy to thicken, about 5 minutes.
    • Season to taste.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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    What to serve with German pork roast?

    Serve with potato or bread dumplings and sauerkraut or another vegetable side.

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